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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-25, Page 9i Express lose two games The Exetqr Express drop- ped,a pair ()Names this week in the Great Lakes senior baseball league and a week earlier failed to win in two at- tempts in a senior tourna- ment in Kincardine. The Express dropped a 6-3 decision to the Clinton Colts, Wednesday and were on the short end of a 7-6 score to Kin- cardine, Sunday. In the tour y, the Express lost 9-5 to Woming and 8-3 to,Owen Sou d. • Tke local seniors were al home to Thorndale last night, Tuesday and will entertain London Chester Pegg in a doubleheader Sunday beginn- ing at 12 noon. In Wednesday's loss in Clin- ton the first Exeter run came in the opening inning as leadoff batter Brian Mercer was hit by a pitch, stole se- cond and third and scored on a double from the bat of short- stop Dave Hunt. In the Express fifth, Perry Stover and Dave Bogart walk- ed and scored without the aid of a hit. One run scored on a sacrifice fly by Walt Parkinson. Steve Pearce was the star- ting pitcher for the Express. He was relieved by Jeff Fuller in the sixth frame. Sunday against Kincardine, the Express faced a 7-3 deficit going into the bottom of the seventh and final inning. They scored three times to come within one of a tie and ended the game with the bases loaded. All of the Exeter scoring came in the first and last inn- ings. In the opening frame, Dave Hunt and Walt Parkin- son doubled and scored on a walk to Kevin Hern, Doug Fairbairn's fielder's choice. The latter crossed the plate as Perry Stover stroked a single. In the seventh, Doug Hoff- man and Kevin Hern doubled and Walt Parkinson singled and all three scored. Doug Fairbairn's two bagger knocked in the third run; but, he was left stranded along with Perry Stover who walk- ed and Dave Atthill who was safe on a fielder's choice. Kevin Hern led the Express at the plate in the tournament loss to Wyoming with a pair of singles each. Getting one hit apiece were Walt Parkinson, Jeff Fuller and Dave Atthill. Against Owen Sound, the Express managed eight hits, Local bowlers in Colts finals A rink from the Exeter lawn bowling club has qualified for the Ontario Colts triples championship to be held August 4 in Brampton. Sam Bower, Peter McFalls and Marshall Dearing have combined to win two competi- tions leading to the provincial finals. In their first triples outing which is open to bowlers over the age of 18 years with not more than five years of experierce including the current one, the Exeter trio edged Stratford 15-14 to win District 4 honours. In the second stage of playdowns in Seaforth Satur- day, the locals faced competi- tion from Wheatley. London Fairmont and Woodstock. After losing the first game 17-9 to Wheatley. the rink skipped by Peter McFalls defeated Woodstock 21-12 and London Fairmont 17-8 to set up a return battle with Wheatley. The Exeter men rallied in the last end with a count of four to win by a score of 5-3 to take the Zone A championship. In Thursday's regular jitney at the local club Thurs- day night Stella Taylor prov- ed to be best with two vic- tories and an aggregate of 26. Close behind with a score of 25 was Leone Brock. Next came Velma }tuff 24, Ernie Ross 22, Sam Bower 21, Rinus Marsman and Charles Bendy 19 and Stuart Miller 18. A score of two wins, an ag- gregate of 27 and plus of nine allowed Charles Hendy to win Saturday's local competition. Following in close order the Luretta Siegner and Clarence Down. but, could score only three times. Walt Parkinson had a perfect day at the plate with a double and two singles in three plate appearances. Delivering one hit each were Brian Mercer, Paul Gilmour, Perry Stover, Ken Pinder and Steve Pearce. Hully Gully mid-season best The houseleague mid- season championships were held at Hully Gully Saturday. Trophies were given to the top three in each class. The track was in fast and excellent condition due to the track preparations and the warm weather that we have been experiencing. The next houseleague race will be July 28 when the fourth round of the Summer Series of Motocross will take place at Hully Gully. The fifth and. final round of the Summer Series will take place at Hul- 1 ' Gully, Sunday July -29. Mid -Season Champions: Pee wee A - Jim Dickins, Hen- sall; Kevin Reeve, London; Paul Bingham, Sarnia. Pee w�e B - David Andrews, Clin- ton; John Hepburn, St. Mary's; Chris Young, Maidstone. Pee wee C - Sean Thomas, London. Novice A - Chris Lee, Walton; Brian Faris, Watford; Dan Mit- tleholtz, London. Novice B - Jim Hendrickx, Watford; Gord Whiteley, Atwood; Paul Lewis, Sarnia. Junior A - Brian Blackburn, Exeter; Charles Webster, London; Rob Dawson, Woodstock. Junior B - Glen Emery, Lon- don; Kevin Lupton, Watford; Pat Poulin, London. Enduro A - Andrew Meining, London; Frank Mousseau, Hensall. Enduro B - Steve Hutchins, Goderich; Gary Lovie, Ex- eter; Brian Tetreault, Sarnia. Enduro C - Spencer Clarke, Sarnia; Dave Bryson, Exeter. ATV - Paul Farquhar, Clin- ton; Mike Rummey, Strathroy. Regular Results - pee wee A - Jim Dickins, Hensall; Kevin Reeve, London. Pee wtee B - Chris Young, Maidstone; David Andrews, Clinton; John Obadia, Toron- to. Pee wee C - Sean Thomas, Please turn to page 18 KIRKTON STAFF Instructors and life guards at the Kirkton-Woodham pool this season are under the direction of supdrvisor Donna Chaffe, seated top. Other members of the staff seated are Jackie Lomond and Debbie Josephson, and stan- ding from the left, Steve Batten. Sonya Fletcher, Cheri Cox, Julie Lamport. and Roger Hendry. Jim D. Guenther Frayne Chev-Olds Ltd Business 235-0660 Home 235-1683 Aiming to serve your automotive needs J HOCKEY SCHOOL 3-2 week sessions $60.00 a session Sept. 5 to Oct. 15 Registration Date Tuesday, July 31 - 7 p.m. -9 p.m. at the Thedford Bosanquet Arena Allen St., Thedford F or more information call Carol 296-5564 Ladies slo-pitch w 1, 'I' I'ts Downtown Dolhes 8 2 0 16 Good Times 7 3 0 14 Iluron Park Devils 6 3 1 13 South Iluron } los�ital 6 3 1 13 Jack's Plumbing & Ileating 4 6 0 8 Sundowners 3 5 2 8 Albatross Angels 2 8 0 4 Canadian Tire 2 8 0 4 Last weeks scores Good Times 19 - Canadian Tire :1; Jack's Plumbing & Ileating 10 - Downtown Dollies 8; South Huron Hospital 7 - Albatross Angels 2. Huron Park Devils 11 - Sun - downers 8. This week's schedule Albatross Angels vs Jack's e tushing and Heating 7:00 p.m. Huron Park; Canadian Tire vs Sundowners 7:00 p.m. Exeter No 2. Good Times vs Huron Park Devils 8:30 p.m. Exeter No 2; Downtown Dollies vs South Huron Hospital 10:00 Exeter No. 2. •r • EXETER SWIM STAFF — The staff in charge of the Exeter swimming pool for the summer months is shown in and by the canoe used for canoe safety demonstrations. Back, left, Susan Boyle, Sharon Rundle, super- visor Becky Baker and Scott Batten. Front, Karla Josephson and Jennifer Merrylees. T -A photo. Times -Advocate, July 25, 1984 Page 9 Swim meet success Saturday was the scene of the second ICSA Swim Meet of the year. The teams involv- ed were Huron Park, Vanastra, Clinton, Kirkton all of whom provided excellent competition for the host Ex- eter swimmers. First with 466 points was Clinton followed by Exeter only 82 off the mark with 384. Vanastra was third with 195 followed closely by Kirkton with 185 and Huron Park with 83. The next meet will take place in Clinton Satruday Ju- ly 28. A special thanks goes to Mr and Mrs. Bieman, Dr. and Mrs. Lingard, Dr. and Mrs. Steciuk, Mr. and Mrs. Merner, Mr. and Mrs. Davison, Mrs.' Russell, Mr. Webster, Catherine Davison, Dennis Murray and Catherine Patterson for their help at Saturday's meet. MATHERS MOTORS Chrysler - Plymouth - Dodge Dodge Trucks Bob Lammie Bus: (519)235-1525 Res: (519)262-2134 136 Main St. N., Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 r Jacques Villeneuve Can Am Championship car on display Friday & Saturday Only at Canadian Tire 446 South Main Street, Exeter, Ont. 133-0160 1